President George W Bush, with first lady Laura Bush, waves to the crowd during the Celebration of Freedom concert in Washington on Wednesday. (Chris Gardner, AP)

Workers put a final coat of paint on a camera stand in preparation for the Presidential inauguration. (Evan Vucci, AP)

David Moncrieffe puts a final coat of paint on the inaugural stage in Washington. (Evan Vucci, AP)

With the Washington Monument and the White House in the background, construction continues on the presidential reviewing stand along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (Susan Walsh, AP)

A member of the Navy Seabees shovels snow in front of the Capitol as preparations continue for Thursday's swearing in of President Bush. (Charles Dharapak, AP)

Laurie Bjorlykke waits in the snow before the beginning of the Celebration of Freedom concert. (Chris Gardner, AP)

A worker brushes snow from seats on Capitol Hill as preparations continue for the swearing in President Bush. (Susan Walsh, AP)

Fireworks explode over the White House at the conclusion of the Celebration of Freedom concert on the Ellipse. (Chris Gardner, AP)

President George W Bush's daughter Jenna, left, flashes the University of Texas "Longhorn" hand sign as they attend the Texas State Society's Black Tie and Boots Ball, the week's first inaugural gala.(Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)

President Bush's daughters Jena, left, and Barbara look out at the guests attending the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington. (Pablo Martinez Monsavias, AP)

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